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1FMCU03108K••••••2008 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford ESCAPE build (32 vs 11).
32on this build
1709on the model
154builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 19Power Train 8Vehicle Speed Control 2Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJan 2018
Power steering failure at 108k miles
Power TrainJan 2018
"takata recall" the vehicle is in motion and I was on the freeway when I experience the following problem. My vehicle was not accelerating correctly and the wrench icon light came on signifying that it is a powertrain fault
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2016
Idles very rough at stops . Must hold brake and gas at same time to keep engine from dieing .danger is possible hitting slipping off brake and hitting gas pedal causing accident
Fuel SystemJul 2013
Driving home, came to a stop (red light) when it was time to go I pressed on the gas pedal and my truck wouldn't moved, then I let go of pedal and did it again and my truck jolted and started moving. As I was driving and trying to increase speed my truck would shift..if I tried…
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2012
The contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal wire snapped while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The dealer was in the process of replacing the cable. The failure…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMCU03108KC17081 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.